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What are the paired chromosomes called during the zygotene stage?
BiologyCell Cycle and Cell DivisionNEET
Options:
  • A Homologous chromosomes
  • B Sister chromatids
  • C Bivalent or tetrad
  • D Diplotene
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The correct answer is: Homologous chromosomes
During the zygotene stage, chromosomes start pairing together and the paired chromosomes are called homologous chromosomes.

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